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A NEW Fire Extinguisher that could Save Your Family

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 DRE# ER40011786

A NEW Fire Extinguisher that could Save Your Family

Kitchen fireIt is best to always have a fire extinguisher near the kitchen in the event cooking gets out of hand.     Grease fires are by far the most scary of all!      A normal reaction to a fire, is to spray water to put the fire out, but with grease fires,  it makes the fire explode!   

If you should experience a grease fire, the best way to put it out, is to get a lid and smother the flames in the pan for 20+ minutes until it is completely out.    If no lid is available, a cookie sheet, or any other metal will do to cover the fire.    DO NOT spray water on a grease fire, as using one cup of water creates 1700 cups of steam and creates enough heat & flames and will send a kitchen up in flames in minutes.

StoveTop FireStop

There is a new product on the market that detects fires, and is hidden until you need it!   StoveTop FireStop is a canister with a magnet that can be put under a hood or a microwave and be out of sight.      This product can be ordered through Lowe’s Commercial desk and will be delivered within 5 days.    

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Joan Cox
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House to Home, Inc.

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Comments(43)

Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thanks for the information. I will bookmark this post . I will buy one of these.

May 19, 2012 11:10 PM
Donald Hester
NCW Home Inspections, LLC - Wenatchee, WA
NCW Home Inspections, LLC

Joan, great info I may have to look into that product and check it out. Another way to put out a oil/grease fire is to grab a dish towel or cloth, wet it and ring it out first then place it on the pan. Being prepared in a case of emergency can be life saving.

Here is a blog I did on this showing a video of a oil fire being extinguised using this technique. Oil and Grease fire in Kitchen


May 20, 2012 01:33 AM
Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA
Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD
301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA

Looks like a great product. . .grease fires are very dangerous because most people don't know how to fight it.

May 20, 2012 03:33 AM
Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate
Kelly Right Real Estate - Hood River, OR
Customized Choices for your Real Estate Needs

You've convinced me... I'm totally getting one of these. I had a small kitchen fire once, but luckily it wasn't a grease fire so wasn't too scary and I got it out quickly with a basic fire estinguisher. I do not want to face a grease fire!

Gretchen

May 20, 2012 08:36 AM
Barbara Altieri
Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties - Shelton, CT
REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale

Joan -- Never heard of this and must check it out.  Nice little extra gift to throw in for buyers. Thanks for the tips on what NOT to do when faced with a grease fire. The one cup of water stat is amazing.

May 20, 2012 10:03 AM
Evelyn Kennedy
Alain Pinel Realtors - Alameda, CA
Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA

Joan:

That product, Firestop, sounds like a life saver.  You mentioned that kitchen fires are different from fires in other parts of the home.  There are several types of fire extinguishers.  Check with your local hardware store to be sure you have the proper extinguisher.

May 20, 2012 02:39 PM
Wallace S. Gibson, CPM
Gibson Management Group, Ltd. - Charlottesville, VA
LandlordWhisperer

This sytem has been around for decades and has been available in the commercial market.  They may have just REdirected their marketing to the residential market; however, they are a good resource for homeowners to invest in them and install near their stoves.

May 20, 2012 09:17 PM
Irene Durocher
Coldwell Banker BUYERS AGENT - Boca Raton, FL
homesweethome4u@att.net

Thanks for the great information Joan. It could save a life. I keep a fire extingushier in my

kitchen and also my car. But this is a great idea and so handy. I will re-post this information.

May 20, 2012 09:49 PM
Frank Laisch
Orlando, FL
"The Insurance Guy"

Joan, This looks like a great product. grease fires are very dangerous. most folks panic and go right for the water. not a good thing. great post!  

May 20, 2012 09:53 PM
Sandy Acevedo
951-290-8588 - Chino Hills, CA
RE/MAX Masters, Inland Empire Homes for Sale

Hi Joan, I am going to get some of these. I learn, and then forget how to use a fire extinguisher, or I may forget where I've stored it.

May 21, 2012 03:18 AM
Peggy Chirico
Prudential CT Realty - Manchester, CT
REALTOR® 860-748-8900, Hartford & Tolland County Real Estate

This is great information, Joan, that bears repeating often, especially with every generation. Grease fires are dangerous--thanks for taking the time to write about this.

May 21, 2012 11:39 AM
Doug Bullwinkel
E Mortgage Capital, Inc. NMLS 1416824 - Roseville, CA
Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS #281609

I think this is a great product Joan.  I haven't seen it before but it looks like it could be a lifesaver in case of a kitchen fire.  I saw this on Joni's repost and headed over here.

May 22, 2012 03:14 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

What a clever and useful product to share. Great gifts especially at closing. Would make a good branding promo item.

Margaret

May 22, 2012 08:30 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Grease fires can be so scary, and most do not know NOT to use water, and this handy and very reasonably priced product could save your life!

May 22, 2012 11:17 PM
Anna Dovger
Add Value Home Staging LLC, 281-704-6607 - The Woodlands, TX
Home Staging -The Woodlands, TX

Joan, I had a fire on the pen only ones when I poured a brandy over hot butter when was making a sauce. I think I automatically grabbed the lid. Thanks for sharing on the new product.

May 23, 2012 02:37 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Anna, I bet that did create a good fire, and luckily having the lid close will stop a grease fire!

May 24, 2012 08:04 AM
DeeDee Riley
Lyon Real Estate - El Dorado Hills CA - El Dorado Hills, CA
Realtor - El Dorado Hills & the Surrounding Areas

Joan,

This is a great reminder!  Thanks for the information on the Fire Stop.  We have a fire extinguisher but I'll have to get some of these for my kids to put in their kitchens!

Have a great weekend!

May 25, 2012 06:05 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

DeeDee, seems like a great item to have over the stove, just in case.   You never know when you will need it!

May 25, 2012 11:39 PM
Tim Lorenz
TIM LORENZ - Elite Home Sales Team - Mission Viejo, CA
949 874-2247

Thank you for the information. We need some new tools for fire such as one you described.

Jun 18, 2012 02:39 AM
Anonymous
Joanna Osborne

Joan:

Thank You so much for recommending our product, StoveTop FireStop automatic fire suppressors. I agree that these would make an excellent closing gift for your clients.

I want to point out that we've actually been manufacturing this product for 40 years so it is tested and reliable. 

If anyone needs more information on our products, please don't hesitate to email me: joanna.osborne@stovetopfirestop.com

Our product can be purchased either at the Lowe's Commercial Sales Desk or through our large distributor network througout the United States. To find a distributor near you, you can visit our website: www.stovetopfirestop.com/where-to-buy

Thanks Again,

Joanna Osborne

Marketing & Digital Media for StoveTop FireSTop

Sep 17, 2012 02:22 AM
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